Torchwood S4 Commisioned

BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Worldwide and US premium entertainment network Starz Entertainmenthave today announced a three-way co-production partnership that will develop a new series of the hit BBC sci-fi drama Torchwood. BBC Worldwide will also distribute the series to broadcasters globally. The 10-episode instalment will be written by a team led by Torchwood creator Russell T Davies and produced by BBC Worldwide productions.

Davies and BBC Worldwide Productions' SVP Scripted, Julie
Gardner, return as executive producers with BBC Worldwide
Productions EVP Jane Tranter. The series has been
commissioned by Controller BBC One, Jay Hunt,
Controller BBC Drama, Ben Stephenson and Starz
President and CEO, Chris Albrecht. While previous series were based on location in Cardiff,
Wales, this new instalment will see storylines widen to include
locations in the US and around the world.

John Barrowman and Eve Myles
will return in their roles as Captain Jack and Gwen respectively, along
with new faces.